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Sewing Challenge 2020 – Week 16

This weeks challenge: ANZAC Week
Accepted/Rejected: Rejected

After making the bibs last week I had lots of this super soft double gauze left over and decided it would be perfect as Sprouts.

These are the Trees option with a small hack, to give them an elastic cuff at the bottom of the leg. I cut one of the Tree Cuffs, then cut it in half lengthwise to give a narrower cuff, I attached this as normal but left an opening to thread the elastic through.

I cut the elastic to the same length as the Bloomies Cuff for the size I was making and threaded through and then closed the gap.

These match perfectly with the bibs from last week to make a cute little outfit for my nephew.

Happy Sewing
xx Gail

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Sewing Challenge 2020 – Week 15

This weeks challenge: Sew an Item for you Sewing Space
Accepted/Rejected: Rejected

A few weeks ago I got some amazing double gauze fabric that I have been wondering what to make with, its super soft and I love the earthy tone to the colours.

I haven’t sewn with double gauze before so decided to start with something small this week and made some Hybrid Bibs. These are great for catching drool and are adjustable from newborn to toddler size.

Happy Sewing
xx Gail

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Itty Bitty with some added flair – Newborn Sewing Series

I started off this series sewing the Tidy Travel Tote. It has already been helpful for my toddler and us, seeing the entire South Africa went on a hand sanitizer craze and I luckily had some stored in mine!

The Itty Bitty comes in sizes from 24 weeks gestation to full term. Size dependant on fabric used and as we know each baby is different. I made my daughter size Small in the Knit option.

I prefer working with knit when it comes to little ones as the fit is very forgiving. Plus, my son was around 3.6kgs, so I am estimating her birth weight here.

My additions:

  • I tried my best to pattern match, specifically the stripes. I did this by cutting one side of the kimono then using said cut piece flipped over to match the stripes.
  • I used a lace trim around the cuffs and arm bands.
  • I didn’t use bias binding; I just added a band around the outer edge of the kimono at 1 inch in width
  • Also only used a tie inside and snaps on the opposite external side. Added some woven fabric behind the inner snap – alternatively you can use some interfacing.  

I just love how this set turned out. It really shows me how small little ones are at birth. I am hoping to make another 2 sets. Perhaps one size up! 

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xoxo

Tash

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Sewing Challenge 2020 – Week 12

This weeks challenge: Scrap Busting
Accepted/Rejected: Accepted

I love appliques for scrap busting, they use such tiny pieces of fabric that I can find a use for even my smallest scraps. I have been working on some appliques patterns getting them ready for release and the dog I made this week is one of those so no pattern available yet.

The One Yard Tote is perfect for adding appliques to and is a super quick sew, perfect for a last minute gift. The One Yard Tote is a free pattern too which makes it even better.

I love being able to upcycle when I’m sewing, so the inside of this one yard tote is made from and old quilt cover that I got from an Op Shop last year for $3. I’ve lost count of the things I have made with it already and there is still so much of it left in my cupboard waiting to be turned into other new creations.

Happy Sewing
xx Gail